Customs Brokerage FTZ On-Site

Company Description

We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers!

Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.

Our Mission

We recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!

Job Description

This is an on-site operations position at Honeywell Aerospace Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) in Olathe, KS. This position requires you to report on-site at the customers facility 5 days per week (Monday – Friday).

Service and Responsibilities:

1. Coordination and completion of FTZ documents (e.g., 214’s) using data provided by Honeywell

   • Supplier: Perform
   • Honeywell: Advise

2. Work with broker and on-site teams to ensure smooth flow of data elements and paperwork to meet daily and weekly deadlines

   • Supplier: Perform
   • Honeywell: Advise

3. Facilitate successful execution of complex transactions using training or experience; Honeywell personnel will review transactions before finalization

   • Supplier: Perform
   • Honeywell: Advise

4. Fluent in all aspects of FTZ inventory control and recordkeeping systems (data entry, reporting, and analysis)

   • Supplier: Advise
   • Honeywell: Perform

5. Assign correct classification for products not listed in the master parts database

   • Supplier: Advise
   • Honeywell: Perform

6. Work internally with engineers and Honeywell compliance to obtain missing shipment data

   • Supplier: Perform
   • Honeywell: Advise

7. Update Honeywell’s operating system (SAP or CAT) with missing shipment details or other compliance information

   • Supplier: Perform
   • Honeywell: Advise

8. Provide training to relevant parties (broker, Honeywell staff) regarding FTZ compliance

   • Supplier: Advise
   • Honeywell: Perform

Qualifications

• Experience with US Customs Brokerage Services
• Solid understanding of the Expeditors culture & expectations.
• Proficient computer skills (Word, Excel, and familiarity with PowerPoint)
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must not require future sponsorship for employment Visa
• Must have the ability to work overtime in support of department needs
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize throughout the workday while remaining focused and organized
• Demonstrated ability to be pro-active in thought and action
• Strong organization skills
• Analytical with strong attention to detail
• Effective interpersonal skills, including proven ability to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Comfortable with numbers and basic mathematical skills
• Has a demonstrated strong work ethic, and reliability
• Comfortable working at a customers facility

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
• Health Plan: Medical
• Life Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Growth opportunities within the company
• Employee Referral Program Bonus